Cusseta-Chattahoochee County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cusseta-Chattahoochee County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cusseta-Chattahoochee County and Chattahoochee County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Chattahoochee County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 54 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chattahoochee County compares with Georgia
Chattahoochee County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chattahoochee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chattahoochee County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.2 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 15.7 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 4.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.88 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.8× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 4.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 9.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 57% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 48% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 39.2% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Compared with Georgia, Chattahoochee County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Chattahoochee County at a glance: 2.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.5% in Georgia.
Overview
Chattahoochee County has recorded 54 truck crashes since 2015, with 45 people injured and 8 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 79 days.
Cusseta-Chattahoochee County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Chattahoochee County numbers.
54% of truck crash reports in Chattahoochee County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (16.7% of the year) and are lowest in February (1.9%).
November through March accounts for 39.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (11.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Cusseta-Chattahoochee County since 2015: SR-26 (4), SR-520 (4) and US-27 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Chattahoochee County.
Route planning tips for Cusseta-Chattahoochee County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Chattahoochee County.
- With 2.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Chattahoochee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-26 | 4 |
| SR-520 | 4 |
| US-27 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chattahoochee County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 520 At Ga 1 | 3 |
| Sr 520 / Sr 1 | 3 |
| Ga 520 / Ga 1 | 2 |
| Ga-26 At Darby | 2 |
| Sr 26 /Liberty Hill Rd | 2 |
| Sr 520 /Sr 1 | 2 |
| Sr 520 Near Mm15 | 2 |
| Sr1 Sr520 | 2 |
Cusseta-Chattahoochee County at a glance
| Population | 8,548 |
| Land area | 248.7 sq mi |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31905) | $75,236 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chattahoochee County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | +26% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 3 | -20% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 5 | +51% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cusseta-Chattahoochee County
How many truck accidents are there in Cusseta-Chattahoochee County?
54 truck crashes have been reported in Chattahoochee County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 45 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Cusseta-Chattahoochee County?
The worst month is July: 16.7% of truck crashes in Chattahoochee County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Cusseta-Chattahoochee County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Chattahoochee County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Cusseta-Chattahoochee County compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 54.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Chattahoochee County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Cusseta-Chattahoochee County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.